PPP 194 – Sport and Exercise Pharmacy with Alison Hooper

PPP 194 – Sport and Exercise Pharmacy with Alison Hooper In this episode, pharmacist and former physiotherapist Alison Hooper joins us to discuss the expanding role of pharmacists in sport, exercise, and active living We cover: How pharmacists can support movement, exercise, and sport Injury management and common sports-related conditions Managing chronic conditions in active people Exercise-induced asthma Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) WADA and anti-doping regulations Accidental doping risks from supplements RICER vs PEACE & LOVE for injury management The latest evidence on NSAIDs in sport Whether you're working with elite athletes or helping patients stay active, this episode highlights the important role pharmacists play in supporting safe participation in sport and exercise.   Further Reading and Resources Links Understanding pharmacists' engagement in sport and exercise medicine, including pharmacist-physiotherapist collaboration: A qualitative study and COM-B analysis. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667276625000344   WADA website: Raising the game for clean sport | World Anti Doping Agency WADA Prohibited List: 2025list_en_final_clean_12_september_2024.pdf Sport Integrity Australia: Protecting Sport Together | Sport Integrity Australia Sports Integrity Australia Sports Pharmacy eLearning Course: New Sports Pharmacy eLearning Course Launched Global Drug Reference Online: Global DRO - Home Sports Integrity Australia 'Check Your Substances' (links to Global DRO) Check Substances On Global DRO | Sport Integrity Australia Informed Sport (Supplement Batch Testing): Sports Supplements Certification | Informed Sport HASTA (Supplement Certification and Testing): Home - HASTA US Sports Pharmacy Group: U.S. Sports Pharmacy Group Sports Pharmacy Network: Sports Pharmacy Network